Desserts

My fiance’s mom loves to make desserts, and one of the desserts she’s always told me is so easy to make is no bake cheesecake bites. They’re great for parties or family gatherings, and it’s simple to add various flavorings to them. After trying hers a couple times and seeing how addicting they really are, … Read more

I think we can all agree there is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked chewy chocolate chip cookies coming right out of the oven. If the smell doesn’t reel you in, the first bite of that warm, chewy goodness will draw you in for more cookies than you should probably eat in one … Read more

One of my favorite seasonal drinks is eggnog. Love or hate it as a beverage, I think it is underused when it comes to baking. What do you get when you put eggs, sugar, and cream together? Custard! One of my favorite uses of custard is in bread pudding. That heavy, sweet, slightly spicy texture … Read more

If you have never tried panna cotta you are missing out. The texture is somewhere between jello, pudding, and creme brulee. But lucky for us, it is basically as easy as jello to make. That is right if you can make jello you can make this “fancy” Italian dessert to amaze your friends and family. … Read more

Bought too much bread and now its gone stale? Don’t throw it out! Turn it into delicious decadent bread pudding. This is what just happened to my fiancé and I after our engagement party. We bought around 40 churros from Costco for our party, and ended up coming home with 10-15 left overs at the … Read more

As we head into the fall and winter season two things are generally on my mind. First, this is when most foods start getting spiced. Second, fruits start hitting the end of their season, so I need to figure out a way to use them before they go bad. If you ever wondered why fall … Read more

Over the last few years in San Diego, we’ve been getting a new wave of breakfast and brunch restaurants. One of the big trends across each is the prevalence of a dutch baby or “german” style pancake. Today we’ll look at a classic recipe for a dutch baby so you can skip the brunch lines … Read more

Grilled pineapple has to be one of my favorite desserts of all time. I classify it as a dessert rather than a snack because of the added sugar you coat the pineapple with. If you have ever been to Brazillian Barbeque you should know what I am talking about. Beautifully tangy, sweet, spicy, and juicy … Read more

Nothing beats a thick strawberry milkshake when you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up. What is a Strawberry Milkshake? A strawberry milkshake is a semi frozen drink made with vanilla ice cream, milk or cream, and strawberries. Ideally, you will want to use fresh strawberries for this, though you can also use frozen strawberries if needed. … Read more